BLOG & GUIDES

Is it safe to visit Thailand during the floods?
Category: Health
With the floods in Thailand making the headlines across the globe, many travellers are asking whether it is safe to travel to Bangkok or other parts of Thailand during the deluge.

Travel Security Tips for Solo and Women Travellers
Category: Security & Safety
Advice on keeping safe if you do head out alone and the scams that can catch you out.

How to Find Cheap Flights
Category: Destinations
With prices and taxes getting higher we give you a few insider tips to save some £££'s!

Italy Destination Guide
Category: Destinations
Guide to city breaks as well as rural and coastal Italy.

Microfibre Towels Explained
Category: Gear Advice
If you haven't heard of them we give you the lowdown on microfibre travelling towels which have a lot of advantages over standard cotton towels you use at home.

What to Expect if You're Arrested Abroad
Category: Security & Safety
It's a travellers' nightmare but reading this guide will help if the worst happens...

Working Holiday Schemes Guide
Category: Destinations
A guide to various working holiday schemes worldwide and the opportunities available to travellers.

Sleeping Bag Season and Comfort Ratings Explained
Category: Gear Advice
We tell you what to look for when choosing a sleeping bag and explain the different ratings given.

Guide to Budget Travel Insurance
Category: Security & Safety
So which policy do you choose? We highlight the essentials to look for and things you may not need.

Choosing a Mosquito Net
Category: Health
A great guide explaining the different shapes and sizes of mosquito net available and which one is best for you!

Greece Destination Guide
Category: Destinations
Essential guide to doing some independent travel through Greece including the mainland and island hopping.

Tips for Staying Lightweight
Category: Gear Advice
We give you some essential advice to keep things as light as possible when travelling. Includes information on clothes, medical supplies and accessories.

Planning a Round the World Trip
Category: Destinations
We give some helpful tips on how so start planning a worldwide trip.

Top 10 Travel Accessories
Category: Gear Advice
We compile a list of our favourite travel accessories.

India Destination Guide
Category: Destinations
We tell you where and when to go travelling in India. Includes travelling highlights and key sights.

Egypt Destination Guide
Category: Destinations
Our guide to Egypy with details on the best areas to visit and when you should head there.

Common Illnesses for Travellers
Category: Health
We detail the most likely ailments faced by travellers and how you can combat them

How to pack your backpack
Category: Gear Advice
We give some insider tips on how to pack your backpack properly and give some advice on how to organise your things inside.

What not to take travelling
Category: Gear Advice
We give a list of items that you shouldn't take with you on your travels

How to make flights more bearable
Category: Health
We give some handy tips and advice on making those long distance flights a lot more manageable!

Laos Destination Guide
Category: Destinations
We give the travel lowdown on Laos which is a great destination to glimpse the traditional South East Asian way of life.

Avoiding Malaria
Category: Health
Detailed information on destinations that suffer from Malaria, the symptoms and how to prevent yourself from contracting the disease.

Keeping Healthy Travel Tips
Category: Health
Advice on how to ensure you stay healthy whilst away travelling.

Choosing a sunscreen
Category: Health
We give some basic advice on choosing the right sunscreen for travelling.

Get a Stash Money Belt for Emergencies
Category: Security & Safety
Although many travellers use waist body wallets or money belts these can also be a target for wise thieves. A good additional emergency product is a stash money belt that holds emergency currency.

Protecting your Rucksack On Flights
Category: Gear Advice
Damaged straps and buckles can be common when your rucksack or pack is manhandled through airports. We give information on products designed to stop this.

Croatia Travel Essentials
Category: Destinations
Information on Croatia as a travel destination including visas, climate and popular destinations within the country.

Thailand Travel Essentials
Category: Destinations
Essential travel information on Thailand including visas, climate and some highlights

To lock your pack or not?
Category: Security & Safety
Should you secure and lock your travel pack like Fort Knox or make it look like you dragged it through a bush?

A water purification alternative to Iodine?
Category: Health
Find out why iodine has stopped being offered for water purification and what the alternatives are.